Saturday, 5 January 2013

The Most Important AK 47 Accessories You Should Purchase

By Maryellen Lamb


Since nineteen forty seven, the AK-47 has been heralded as the most dependable rifles in the world and this has seen its tremendous growth over the years. It has a very basic and simple design that makes it one of the easiest rifles around to upgrade whichever way you want. Like other rifles in its class, plenty of AK 47 accessories are available that you can use to achieve maximum efficiency.

One of the most important parts that require changing is the trigger slap, which makes firing the gun a chore since the bolt carrier smacks the trigger hook. This leads to bargained accuracy disregarding the efforts you had made into making a clean shot. There are replacement kits available for this that will ensure that you never have to deal with this difficulty again.

The stock is traditionally made out of wood making the firearm harder to manipulate and handle especially if you have won body armor. A collapsible stock is available that will make the process easier and more palatable as it lessens the length of the weapon considerably. It also affords you the capability of a stronger grip upon your weapon as you fire.

The standard fore stock on this rifle is made out of laminated wood pieces which have brass pins reinforcing them. The wood part is quite tough and resilient and is able to absorb heat adequately however the brass pins are another issue that carry the heat right into your hand especially in hot weather. This makes a hand guard a necessity to ensure that you are comfortable especially during situations of rapid fire.

A scope is another important piece of technology that you should have on your weapon as it allows you to take better aim of your target. There are a number of designs and types obtainable in the market and every one of them has its own peculiar set of pros and cons. Night vision scopes allow you to view your target clearly in the dark and other make it better for you to acquire your target faster especially when under pressure.

Ammunition is another choice to make luckily this type of firearm is known not to be too choosy about the type you choose as long as it fits the specifications provided. That leaves you with a wide variety to choose from and have to consider the prices, corrosive properties, as well as terminal performance of each. Other factors that should be carefully considered include how long the ammo can stay in storage and it disclosure position.

Muzzle devices come in two varieties, aid tremendously in making better shots, and joined to your firearm from the end of the barrel. Flash suppressors ensure that when you are using ammo that has copper jacket bullets you get no flash whatsoever. Muzzle brakes on the other hand take advantage of the gas escaping from the barrel to create a reverse thrust action to reduce the kick of the weapon as it discharges.

AK-47 has had a long adventurous life so much so that many countries are awed by the power contained in the machine and have tried to adapt it to their own needs and environments. AK 47 accessories help you to bring out the beast in the machine no matter the origination country ensuring you are never disappointed in its performance. Consult with the local leading gun shop for these and more options that are accessible to you.




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Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Finding the Right Concealed Carry Holster

By Dustin Aaron


Once you make the choice to wear a concealed carry pistol, you need to answer a few questions. You need to decide what type of firearm you will buy, where on your body will you wear it, and the type of holster will you carry it in.

An Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster gets attached to your belt by way of metal clips, and it can be fixed at any location around your waist band. Inside the Waistband holsters only let the handle of your handgun rise above the waistband. These inside the waistband holsters allow for surprisingly simple firearm access, however, you often have to keep your shirt un-tucked to wear one properly. However, many inside the waistband holsters do allow you to tuck your shirt in.

An outside the waistband holster is quite similar to an Inside the Waistband holster, the major difference being that you wear it outside of your trousers. Outside the waistband holsters are difficult to conceal and generally necessitate wearing a jacket, vest, or long t-shirt. They are great because they don't require you to wear larger pants like inside the waistband holsters do.

There are also small of the back holsters that are fantastic for hiding large caliber pistols, but these are also quite slow to access if you are driving an automobile. Small of the back holsters have garnered a terrible reputation for being the cause of numerous spinal injuries. If you fall on your back while wearing a large handgun against your spine, you are going to incur serious spinal injuries. Consequently, several law enforcement agencies have restricted their members from wearing these types of holsters.

Whenever you have decided on your carry method, make sure you buy a good holster. Make sure it is from a trusted company and that it is comfortable to dress in. De Santis, Galco, Blackhawk and Don Hume Leather goods are just a few of the vendors who manufacture superior products. Another solution is to have a holster custom produced to fit you and your pistol. Having one custom personalized will provide a comfortable holster that will match your requirements exactly. Some incredibly good custom holster makers out there include El Paso Saddlery and A Touch of Yellow Leatherwerkes. Price ranges for custom holsters are normally similar to a mass produced holster but may just take a little time to manufacture.




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Get The Best AK 47 Accessories

By Celia Hall


Weighing a mere nine pounds, this is combination of plywood and steel won't jam, overheat or breakdown. The legendary AK 47 will shoot if its caked in mud or packed with sand These qualities have made this gun the most extensively used and most well-liked assault rifle the world has ever known. This long-lasting popularity creates an almost infinite demand for AK 47 accessories.

This gun was first developed in the old USSR after the Second World War. Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the weapon over the years between 1944 and 1947. His original design was entered into a state competition to produce a reliable assault rifle to work well in wet, muddy and frozen conditions. Kalashnikov created a rifle that could be used whilst wearing gloves in Arctic weather.

The 7.62 x 39 mm selective-fire, gas-operated, tough, hard-wearing and resilient assault rifle has been sold in greater numbers than all the other assault rifle patterns added together. Its unfussy design and efficient proportions have been updated and improved upon many times since first beginning service with Soviet troops in 1949. The bulk of the Warsaw Pact allies also employed this trustworthy weapon. More or less five million were generated in the Soviet Union and modern versions are even now made in lots of places around the globe.

With a hefty gas piston and generous clearance for the gun's moving mechanisms, it is able to proficiently cope with profuse measures of dust, dirt or sand and will still manage to cycle. The interior of the gas cylinder, the bore, the gas piston and the chamber, all are treated with a chromium plating which prolongs the working life of the elements and boosts resistance to corrosion and deterioration. The AK 47 is also straightforward to look after, fire and keep clean.

Kalashnikov's classic design features a breech-block, a curved magazine and gas operation. Many of the features were put together from previous innovations in rifle technology. The trigger, unlocking raceway and double-locking lugs were adapted from the American M1 Garand/carbine. Browning's safety mechanism from the Remington Model 8 rifle, and the gas system of the German Sturmgewehr 44 were also added into the AK 47.

In the semi-automatic setting, an AK 47 lets off a single shot every time the leaver is pushed and then freed. The full-automatic mode means that the rifle will automatically continue to shoot, cycling rounds into the chamber up until its magazine is emptied of shells, or the trigger is released. The ordinary magazine holds thirty bullets.

All state-of-the-art models can have a forty millimeter, under-barrel grenade launcher attached, with the capacity to launch up to twenty high-explosive rounds per minute, with a top range of nearly four hundred meters. An optional cup-type missile launcher is able to screw onto the muzzle with the slightly more limited scope of a mere hundred and fifty meters. PBS silencers and muzzle-fitting bayonets or knives are other elective fittings.

AK 47 accessories available include hand-guards, scope mounts, sights and buttstock decals. Desert tan camouflage, red Romanian and Hungarian varieties can be purchased on-line. Night sights, speed loaders and dual magazine clamps can all be added to boost the small arm's efficiency. There are many suppliers offering various pieces that can be added to the gun in order to get the best possible result, however, be wary of fakes and fraudsters, only purchase from a reputable dealer.




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A Clean Kill Shot

By Mike Westmoreland


Any respectable hunter is aware that delivering a solid kill shot is not only humane and ethical but it needs to be something we all make an effort to do consistently. Squirrel hunters are no exception but we're confronted by an issue that other hunters do not; really small targets. This is why it's essential for squirrel hunters to be proficient using their firearms and consider ever shot they take.

No one can make a perfect shot 100% of the time but if you are faced with a wounded animal (due to a not-so-accurate shot) what should you do? The very first thing you should consider about ethical hunting is an accurate shot. You might use a shooting stick to increase your accuracy, be familiar with how your firearm shoots, know a bullets path and most importantly, know where to hit your target. The most productive and humane shot a squirrel hunter might take is a head shot. Needless to say that it is the toughest shot to make due to the size of the targets head, but this shot will deliver an instantaneous death and will bring no suffering to your prey.

The second, and often most utilized, shot is the neck/chest shot. You are given a somewhat larger place to hit and the death of the animal is close to instant, minimizing the suffering it may face. If you are unable to make a head shot, move your aim down a little bit and go for the neck (severing the spinal-cord) or aim for the chest. A solid chest shot will usually hit a vital organ or two and the animal with die quickly, with little suffering.

One last factor to weigh is what to do should you hit a squirrel and it isn't a fatal shot? There's several factors to consider here. First, can you take a second shot and put it out of its misery safely? If so, go for it. If you can't take a secondary safe shot use a knife to end its suffering BUT.. and I can't stress this enough.. MAKE SURE YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT ENDANGERING YOURSELF!

Use caution when approaching an injured animal. If you can get close enough to see that it cannot hurt you, go ahead and finish it off. If you are unsure, try moving to position to take a second shot at it. You can also consider hitting it in the head with a long stick to help you maintain a safe distance. DO NOT use the butt of your gun! MISFIRES CAN AND WILL HAPPEN if you neglect your firearm and using it as a "club" could create a very dangerous outcome.

Be considerate when you're hunting and strive to always make clean and humane kill shots but don't forget that your safety is more valuable.




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Support For New Whitetail Deer Hunters

By Bill Robertson


The physical evidence of deer browsing on leaves, twigs, agricultural crops and natural fruits represent a unique type of deer sign. It adds one more piece to the puzzle and confirms that an area deserves your closed scrutiny. An area rich in food should also support a herd of deer. If you cannot find evidence of feeding within an area, it may still serve as a travel corridor for deer, but you will have to find other signs, such as tracks and trails, to confirm this.

To find evidence of feeding, you need to know what deer eats, which includes more than 6-different plants. As browsing animals, they randomly nip off small leaves, twigs and buds of many trees and shrubs. In northern forests, white cedar, maples, dogwood, aspen and blueberry are important natural foods. In the south deer prefer greenbriers, black gum, maples, honeysuckle, sumac and kudzu. Generally, they prefer new growth. In starvation times, however, deer will eat pencil-thick stems.

Across the whitetail country, the acorns of oak trees remain a basic food source from late summer through the winter. Fifty-four different species of oaks grow in North America, and almost every species produces acorns crucial to deer. White oaks and black oaks are the two categories of all oaks. Typically, the white oaks produce "sweeter acorns", and black-oak acorns are somewhat bitter. Deer exhibit liking the very sweetest whites better, such as the chinquapin, the post and swamp white oak. On the other hand, black oaks produce acorns more consistently than white oaks, and deer eats black-oak acorns in times when white oaks do not bear fruit.

Squirrels shuck the shell of the acorn. Deer, on the other hand, eat acorns whole so the physical signs of such a meal are elusive. If you look close, you may detect some commotion in leaf litter associated with deer, or you may encounter some tracks in exposed dirt underneath oaks. Parallel wind rows of leaves usually indicate feeding activity of wild turkeys. With snow cover, you can easily distinguish where deer have pawed down to find acorns.

Important agricultural crops that deer utilizes include corn, soybeans, apples and alfalfa. Deer eats these foods in many different stages. In an apple orchard, for example, deer will browse on apple twigs as well as eat the fruit itself. In a cornfield, deer will nip off the tops of the stalk and silk as well as the mature ear. Given a crack at shelled corn, they will chow down with relish. Frequently, they will also carry a cob of corn with them as they leave a feeder or field.

Deer lack incisor teeth in the front of the upper jaw; hence they cannot nearly "bite" off stems. Alternatively, a deer utilized its lower canine teeth to press a stem or leaf against the upper jaw and then tears away a mouthful. The remaining stem or leaf shows a jagged edge. By contrast, neatly-pruned stems low to the ground is more than likely rabbit activity. Broken branches of apple and cherry trees as a whole represent the work of a bear. The raccoon will break down stalks of corn. Deer is dainty eaters by equivalence.




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Enjoy The Thrill Of Argentina Dove Hunting

By Noemi Wallner


Any hunter who wants the thrill of shooting thousands of shells a day with no bag limit should seriously consider Argentina dove hunting. The birds in question are the Zenaida Auriculata, also known commonly as the Eared Dove due to the distinctive blue/black ear coverts specific to this species. Their shining plumage also gives them the alternative name of Golden Doves, palomas dorados.

The Eared species is endemic to almost the entire South American continent. Estimates put the population in the region of fifty million birds. These huge numbers mean that most farmers consider the birds to be a pest, and it is claimed that they can destroy up to forty percent of the harvest.

Groups of Eared Doves are alleged to "darken the skies" whilst they fly from their immense communal roosts to the golden agricultural lands on which they feed. This beautiful landscape, good climate, and thriving fields of grain crops create a profuse food supply to these tropical birds of the New World. The lakes, savannahs, mountains, rivers, pampas and thickly-forested hillsides permit doves to prosper, and make for a perfect trip to do some Argentina hunting.

Argentina has worldwide recognition as the perfect destination for bird hunting. The undulating Golden Triangle to the north of Cordoba is known as the prime location. Next largest behind Buenos Aries', the city of Cordoba has more than enough flights to be had in and out of the Pajas Blancas International Airport. Many dedicated lodges and ranch houses offer to look after the paperwork requisite for importing guns into the country. Another great activity to look into is Argentina duck hunting

The Eared Dove is typically around twenty-four centimetres long and weighs roughly one hundred and twelve grams. Their over-sized wingspan produces great manoeuvrability. These fast, agile birds provide varied and testing shoots.

A typical shooting day sees something like two thousand cartridges discharged by each participant, from sun up to sun down. A bird count may average between forty and eighty per cent depending on ability. At least a pair of 20-gauge shotguns per hunter is suggested, so that hot barrels can cool down from such heavy shooting.

Argentina dove hunting trips should be seen as a holiday as well as a shooting adventure. Mountain sports, Dorado fishing, passionate football stadia, culture and nightlife are all on offer. Most hunts stop to lunch on "asados", famous Argentinean beef barbecued with flair and flavour. Wash it down with Malbec, the renowned local red wine. Take in a polo match, play golf or take a horseback trek through the pampas. This country has something for everyone.




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How to Squirrel Hunt, the Basics

By Mike Westmoreland


Well before any amateur hunter enters the woods, he/she should get acquainted with the firearm they will be using, get comfortable shooting it and know the laws regarding the sport. Squirrel hunting has been an enjoyable sport for numerous generations and being SAFE is the key to having an productive outing.

Just how do I locate squirrels? Do I have the right gun? What things can I do to be safe? How do you get close enough to acquire a shot? How do I clean a squirrel? This is just a sample of the possible questions that a novice hunter may have that will limit the enjoyment of squirrel hunting. Below, you will find information that will outline the basic hunting techniques used to locate squirrels and get a shot off safely.

Squirrels are cautious, yet curious creatures and can regularly be tough to locate, but with a little wit and common sense you can have a successful hunt your initial time out! Plus, squirrels offer a nutritious source of food. Squirrel meat is low in fat and cholesterol, and tastes delicious too!First, let's evaluate Hunting Methods: There are various ways a person can hunt squirrels, however the two methods frequently mentioned are: SIT and WAIT, or STALK.

SIT AND WAIT: This method is rather self explanatory. You locate a spot that has the potential to draw in squirrels and you sit down and then wait for them to get within shooting range. This method is sometimes utilized best when trees are in full foliage and it is difficult to see squirrels moving along branches. Look for moving leaves, shaking branches and other movement in the foliage that indicates squirrels may be scurrying along the limbs above. Also, always scan your surroundings because often enough, you'll catch the "flash" of a squirrel tail in between tree limbs.

STALK: Stalking squirrels refers to hunting squirrels while on the move. This can be a a bit more tricky than sitting and waiting, but the truth is that you can cover more ground and potentially expose yourself to better hunting areas as you stalk. Stalking places a touch of emphasis on woodsmanship (i.e. walking quietly, knowing when to move and when to hold still, etc) so a squirrel hunter on the move needs to glide quietly through the woods. When the ground is damp, walking can be much quieter, however when it's dry, you'll have to watch your step so you do not break sticks or crunch too many leaves under foot and scare away squirrels before you can get close enough to get a shot off.

When stalking, take a tiny amount of steps and then wait, look and listen. If you don't see or hear anything, move again. Continue this method until you hear cutting, see movement in the trees or locate a food source that you can watch for a while. Remember, you have to stop occasionally to listen for cutting and movement in the trees while watching where you walk and for motion in the branches above. When you see or hear a sign of a squirrel, move slowly toward the direction of the sound. Stop and wait again for more signs.

Generally, when you're moving and a squirrel is aware of you, they won't move either. This is why it is recommended to stalk and stop. After a period of sitting still, the squirrels usually get comfortable and will start to stir again. This is your opportunity to take your shot or get yourself closer into position to make that shot. A good hunter can incorporate portions of both of these techniques to produce the best hunting potential for your hunting style. These Squirrel Hunting Basics should get you started on the way to a successful hunting adventure.




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